Health Minister Accuses Pakistan Nursing Council of Corruption

Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has pledged to reform the nursing sector in Pakistan, alleging that the Pakistan Nursing Council once included "notorious people" and that nursing college approvals were granted for monetary gain. While addressing a certificate distribution ceremony for nursing students at Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University in Islamabad, Kamal emphasized that nursing professionals handle 99 percent of healthcare delivery yet have not been accorded the respect they deserve.

The minister highlighted that these professionals are often disrespected and treated poorly at every level, demanding that they receive the status they truly deserve. Kamal criticized those who steal from the system, noting their lack of shame and their tendency to approach courts for stay orders, even when they are found guilty.

He mentioned that the training of 50 nurses marks the first significant step forward and that all federal hospitals will now receive comprehensive training for their nursing staff. Kamal assured that the government will implement improvements in salaries and all other aspects of the nursing profession, vowing to introduce reforms within the Pakistan Nursing Council to bolster the healthcare system.